Los Banos District

PTAB has an immediate opening for a Senior Tomato Inspector

This position is primarily for the Los Banos and Firebaugh areas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:  Under the supervision of the Assistant District Supervisor(s), the Senior Tomato Inspector must be capable of performing all tomato Inspector duties satisfactorily and the following:

·         Efficiently operating an assigned inspection station.

·         Training inspectors in PTAB policies, procedures and standards.

·         Monitoring proper use, care and inventory of all equipment and supplies.

·         Correcting, checking and completing inspection records.

·         Coordinating work with inspectors and station personnel.

·         Providing detailed explanations of inspection procedures and results to industry and supervisors.

·         Obtaining and communicating necessary load information.

·         Adhering to and enforcing the Board’s conduct code.

·         Following and teaching safe work habits, recognizing and correcting unsafe practices, preparing initial injury and accident reports.

·         Conducting safety meetings in accordance with district policy.

·         Informing supervisors and co-supervisors of all relevant station events and changes.

·         Assuming other duties as the need and as opportunities arise.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Education equivalent to High School education

·         At least 80 straight time hours inspecting tomatoes for PTAB

·         Valid driver’s license and a current DMV print-out.

·         A car in good repair and proof of valid insurance.

·         Satisfactory job evaluations from their PTAB supervisors.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

·         Thorough knowledge of PTAB inspection procedures and safety policies.

·         Concentrating on and conscientiously performing repetitious tasks.

·         Ability to work harmoniously with others in a pressured work environment.

·         Pleasant and efficient phone manners.

·         Politeness and tact when handling complaints, answering questions and correcting errors.

·         Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, and weekends as needed and flexibility to work any station within the district.

·         Know when to take initiative and when to consult or inform supervisors.

·         Demonstrated trustworthiness to PTAB and the industry.

·         Demonstrated punctuality and reliability.

 

Hourly Pay Rate:  $23.27

 

To apply email (ptabdist02@ptab.org) or hand-deliver a fully completed PTAB application to the Los Banos district office by June 22, 2022.  Interviews will be scheduled shortly thereafter. Contact the Los Banos office with any questions.